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[Android Head-Units] nook'r:
Unit is dead, Ouku shuts off by itself

After so many frozen white screens, about 3+ a week, my unit is giving her last few breath, yesterday the ouku 856 started as normal but less than 5 min while i was driving it shut off, parked the car for few hours, then turned it back on and it turned on for about a min and then it turned off and it wont turn at all. i was looking at dead unit while driving home.

It seems that something (electronic component) as soon as it gets hot it force the unit to shut down.

Today i had about 30 secs of radio music after that complete silence, no lights or fan noise

Has anyone experience anything like this?
[Android Head-Units] caloandrea:
HELP - Black screen

Hi guys,

I got my stereo (TH8581GA) installed few days ago and all worked correctly only for few hours.

Now it displays a blank screen every time I turn it on (stock firmware) and it doesn't update the rom when pressing the volume knob together with another button (new firmware installed in the 32gb sd card FAT32).

Do you have an idea on how to install the new rom and finally able to enjoy my unit?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] tin2001:
You could try pressing the reset button if you can find it. Can't remember if you have to hold it in or not (check this thread - it's been discussed).

The other possibility is you have a dead unit - but hopefully the reset does it...
[Android Head-Units] Prdie:
alexcardvd on ebay

Hello, I want to forewarn you about this seller on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/usr/alexcardvd

I've bought an android navi from him last year. upon installing in car (which was 4 months after the buy) I found the unit was defective (several front buttons weren't working). So following declared warranty policy (1 year free repair, customer should pay the shipment back to china), I've sent the unit back to given address. The repair duration was another 4 months (imagine you're driving with hole in your dash), he didn't even noticed me me that it's done. (the communication was not good after I've sent the unit back).

So far it's acceptable. But now the seller wants me to pay the shipment back to me again ! Without mentioning that in advance. For a defective unit, I'm supposed to pay 3x the shipment ? No way I'll accept that.

I hope there are plenty of better sellers of these units.
[Android Head-Units] anan2046:
I'm sorry to tell you that because the compatibility of the car dvd player's hardware, it's impossible to update android 2.3 to android 4.2. 4.4 . If it update it will appear the dvd player often freezes and can't turn on.
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
But is there any 4.x rom out there? Personally I don't use the dvd player and would easily sacrifice it for 4.x.
[Android Head-Units] flecom:
ya I don't think I've ever even used the DVD player... would love to be able to update this thing to 4.x.x
[Android Head-Units] tin2001:
I have a suspicion a bootable 4.x could be relatively easy, but the "glue" that holds these units together might be tricky to get going again.

I've been meaning to find some time to investigate a 4.x build, but just can't fit it in.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Had any one else's play store stopped working? Mine keeps throwing error messages.
[Android Head-Units] tin2001:
Mine was giving an error a few days ago (DF-SA-01 from memory) when trying to update an app. Started working fine again the next day.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Thats the error I`ve been getting,tried clearing out cache but I`m still getting it.
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
The best thing would be to have a pure Android stock version and drop the core apps (Music, Radio etc). Really hate the autostart feature of those. CM seams to have a FM radio apk, maybe that could replace to core radio app. Hope you find the time.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Cleared the cache from google framework services and I can now dl from play store without errors.

The only problem is the are no apps in my apps list, though they are still present on the device. Not a big deal as they should reappear if I redownload them.

Update:just restarted the unit and my apps have reappeared in play store/my apps[emoji1]
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Got a channel link?
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Not watched it yet, but here's a link

Android Car Radio - Add on and extra features:

http://youtu.be/RUBa5XpuQJ0
[Android Head-Units] KaiqueBrunno:
Where can I DL the google framework? I have the same problem. DF SA 01.

Help me please.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
It should be already on your device.

Settings/app manager/all tab/google services framework/clear cache or data
[Android Head-Units] roystervi:
torque

[MENTION=385347]Jake Bullit[/MENTION]

hi and how did you get torgue to work, did you had to replace your BC6 modules or you only rooted ur unit and added a bluetooth dangle? also what bluetooth manager are you using to pair the bluetooth dangle. the one on the play store is not compatible with my unit and will not download

thanks in advange . most people in the froum say I need to swap out my BC6 modules in order to get torque to work.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
You need a linux compatable BT dongle,and pair with bluetooth lite.I`m using Hals rom.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B8UYXCW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Android Head-Units] dakoa:
What 3g dongles are supported i orded "Unlocked Wireless Modem 3G WCDMA GSM WIFI 7.2Mbps HSDPA USB Dongle Stick Network" from ebay

and put in a sim card that are unlocked and no pin. stereo recognice it but remove it almost directly. when i plug the stick into my computer i says something if u have linux u need something called vwdial.conf

is there a way to get it to work with the stereo or do i need another usb dongle.

whitch ones are supported?
[Android Head-Units] anosis:
I have one of these head units coming my way from HK. It shows in the ebay description that it has the SW1/2 wires, but other than the above comment there is no other reference to whether this will work only with restistive steering wheel controls or also with CAN-bus controls.

My car is equipped with the CAN+ and CAN- lines and I would like to be able to use the steering wheel controls on the head unit. Any ideas what I would need I would much appreciate it.
[Android Head-Units] Dukenukemx:
Just got the 7 inch Android car stereo which I think it's from OUKU. The only clue about the device's maker is a piece of paper that says OUKU in the corner. Anyway was about to solder some wires to the car adapter harness when I realized there's no remote wire. You know the blue/white wire that turns on amps? There's an antenna wire which my car needs, but it also needs a remote wire. It has a stupid BOSE system in it which means built in amp. There's a plethora of wires but nothing that seems like a remote wire.

Am I missing something or did this stupid stereo not come with a way to turn on an amp?
[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
Use the power antenna wire to also turn on the amp. Most aftermarket stereos are like that.
[Android Head-Units] Dukenukemx:
Thanks I just found that out. Did a quick test and it does produce a 12v output for the antenna.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
Here you have some videos of my ouku :

http://youtu.be/U8KpBD5kPlM

http://youtu.be/oHELJrWdT3w

http://youtu.be/QP9fN7yxx-4

http://youtu.be/zDerXSvwNwc

http://youtu.be/BGYoy7DSgt8

http://youtu.be/Zdv19g-v81c

Enjoy them
[Android Head-Units] Dukenukemx:
Just finished installing the 7inch slide out single din stereo from OUKU. It works fine and everything but the Android OS is slow. Slow like I wait 5 seconds before something happens. There's no SD card in there yet but I doubt that's why it's slow. This is running Android 4.0. Also the touch screen is horrible. There's a reason why they included a stylus.

Anyone have a link to any custom roms for these devices? They seem to operate the Android OS separate from the entire stereo system. So it's not like responsible for things like radio or DvD functionality.

BTW my radio is this one.
[Android Head-Units] WaveStorm:
Hello guys

I am looking for a reverse situation. Now, when I press the "search" button, it search the next frequency, but I want switch to the next stored station. I have found that you need to switch settings like UI="Winca" in factory menu, BUT in my unit I have only "Extra settings" in main settings menu, there is no settings like that. I have tried to enter via BT call #*98723 but it is trying to call on my phone.

Could anybody know something about this or share experience?
[Android Head-Units] Thomaxjorge:
Hello guys, i have one 2 din android 4.1.1 , and i have one problem, when i start the head unit , and the home screen come on , at the same time the radio start playing but can not sync to any station and gets to hear interference, and also does not appear to me the name of the radios (RDS)?

Its a w202 benz and the antena is good, its just the problem when i start the car or the 2 din...

Tanks
[Android Head-Units] Dukenukemx:
Any roms for these devices? I have the 1din N708 which should be very similar to the 2dins. Also I can't access bluetooth function through Android itself. Is there a way to make it work? Would I need to plug in a separate USB Bluetooth dongle? Anyway to make the touchscreen respond better to finger touch? It works better with the included stylus.

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Are these Gingerbread roms? Will this work for the 1din N708?
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
The core apps drives me crazy. I tried to uninstall "Music" but it's still there. Tried freeze the app with Rom toolbox but then sound not working from other apps. Is there no way around this? Really wish for that stock Android rom to this unit.
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
Hold down the back key until the Music app disappears.

Whenever one of the core sound apps (music / radio / bluetooth etc) is open it mutes out all other music.
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
I did this but it's also mutes all other apps. The strange thing is that there is a setting (as you know) for 3pd apps to overlay the audio, when the ROM (Hal's) was freshed installed it work - if "Music" was playing and I started Google Music, Google Music audio was playing and "Music" was mute. But after installed "Tasker" it not longer worked, happend to me twice. Is the core apps so heavy integrated in the Ouku ROM that there is no way to remove them, is this also the reason we don't see any stock Android rom for this unit?
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
This happens to me sometimes also, the fix is to press the tiny reset button while its on. For me it fixes the problem and doesn't wipe it. I use Tasker on it as well.
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
Thanks worked good :)

Will try Tasker again (without messing with the "Music" app). Now back to solve Google Play Service error "user share id" - bah.

Is there any FM radio that work for Ouku? ie pure FM Radio no Internet version one.
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
I use tasker to start Ulysse Speedometer then pandora 10 seconds later on boot up, it works well.

Nah I don't think we could use any third party FM radio app with these.
[Android Head-Units] yu7rea:
I bought from the same seller alexcardvd on eBay and my communication with him was terrible too. He would not respond to my messages for few days, his replies we convoluted and vague, and when I asked him about a firmware upgrade (so I can get some of the quirks and bugs out from the unit) he told me there isn't one available.

BTW, my unit was working fine for 1 year, before it started overheating and shutting down... It kinda works 80% of the time, but it did leave me stranded on the side of the freeway in a foreign country where I didn't have any data roaming on my cell phone, and the damn thing refused to see the GPS for a whole hour. After it cooled down, the GPS navigation started working again. I figured it out that roughly after 5 hours of driving (with music on) and GPS on Android running, it just can't handle the heat it produces and shuts down. It happened 5-6 times already in the exact same way!

Do NOT buy ANY units from alexcardvd as you will come to regret it dearly!
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
Is it possible to remove current Google account from the device and replace with a new one?
[Android Head-Units] whipped383:
Is there any info on the rhythm android radios? I just bought one and cant get my GS4 to link with it through the USB nor can I get an Ipod to work with it, The ipod is found but it says no media found. Thanks for the help
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
I can't install Google services framework from from Play due to conflict with "shared user id". I realize that this is due to conflicting ID in system apps (using Hals latest rom). The strange thing is that I see GSF as an installed system app. I tried to clean data from it and uninstall it but nothing helps. As I understand it, it would be possible to flash gapps if we had CWM and this would solve the issue. I tried to clean cache and other yada yada but I'm totally stuck (probably sightlier crazier also). What to do?
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
VIDEO OUT:

Has anyone been able to figure out how to play video from the Native video app or any other video app on to the VIDEO OUT display ?

As of now only video from the DVD player app will display on to the video out / remote display.

-Thanks
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
Did the thread just get abandoned ??!!
[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
The people that are still active only post when they have an answer to a question.
[Android Head-Units] Prdie:
Sorry to hear that this thief has got you too. My story ended, he declared that if I don't pay the shipment back to me, he destroys the unit. alexcardvd , shame on you.
[Android Head-Units] Daniel 23:
Hi,

I have a OUKU- Unbranded Chinese android 2.3 cart stereo. Unfortunately, I tried to update it but I used a non relevant update file, so the unit doesn't work anymore. When I turn it on I have just a while colour display. It is really appreciable if you can help me to fix it

Cheers,

Daniel
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
What happens if you press the reset button?
[Android Head-Units] Prdie:
there's some communication in this thread (or an-21u one) from one of chinese sellers stating, that it's expected behaviour. you can search for it.
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
It doesn't happen for the OUKU 6.2 [emoji17]. You cannot view video from the video file player on the second screen. Only video from the DVD player.
[Android Head-Units] tin2001:
Wow. Mine's about 18 months old, and has worked flawlessly. I was worried the Aussie summers would kill it, especially when I leave the car parked in the sun at work, but it's coped with it fine.

---------- Post added at 11:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 PM ----------

If resetting with the reset button doesn't help, you could try getting a correct set of firmware files on your SD card, and blindly attempting to flash. It might still be doing some of the normal bootup stuff behind that white screen.
[Android Head-Units] Daniel 23:
Thanks for comments. Problem is that I don't findcorrect set of firmware files. If you have I was wondering to have it.
[Android Head-Units] shida:
hello

i bough a while ago this unit, now my screen is black, i think i mess up with battery cables, i wonted to wash the engine, when i reconnected the battery and switched on the HU, the screen started flickering till now is dead. Is possible repair it? or i just to forget about it?
[Android Head-Units] shida:
Thank you...

for your prompt answer....now i did an firmware upgrade, but was long ago....i forgot everything! donno even where i can get this firmware and how to flash it...then to add more salt to the injury flash without using the screen will be mission impossible..or there is a way to use hard buttons? canu help me with firmware?

thank u in advance
[Android Head-Units] shida:
Solved!!

I found the firmware unzip on se card pressed volume/menu and it reboot. Lucky enough was not hardware problem.

Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] JrOmnia:
Hi All

I am keen on getting a new set for my car the current set runs on Android 2.3.4. I would appreciate it very much if you could kindly recommend a good set thanks in advance.
[Android Head-Units] shida:
I sang victory too ealry! it did again....i connected the HU to a battery for setup and again the screen went grey. I measure battery's voltage 11.9v
[Android Head-Units] shida:
bluetooth lite

hello,

from google market this APK is not there anymore . Can someone help me where to get it please
[Android Head-Units] danrweaver:
Stand by

This is a bit off topic of what you are discussing right now, but I have a question about putting the unit into standby instead of it shutting down when the key is turned off. I just found an app called Autosleeper Auto Power On-Off. It will bring the phone out of standby when I connect power to it and put it into standby when I disconnect power. Will something like that work on the android stereos?

I am looking at a newer 7" unit that has an unswitched power wire and a switched power wire. My initial assumption was that the unit would not shut down when the key is turned off, but they say it will.

Does anyone have any experience with the units with the two power wires and can give me some insight?

Thanks drw206
[Android Head-Units] tin2001:
I dont think it would work... As far as I can tell, the MCU is what sees the switched wire and sends a command to Android to initiate a shutdown when the switched wire is turned off. Android never sees the actual car power status - it sees constant power and no battery.

There's workarounds if you hack the software and hardware, but is it worth the trouble?
[Android Head-Units] danrweaver:
I think you answered one of my fundamental questions. If i understand correctly, the android unit does go through the complete shut down cycle, with power still supplied to the unit. I had not been able to confirm that.

There are 2 of us who are planning to install these in our pickups. Waiting a minute or 2 for the unit to boot before anything works is a deal killer for my brother, and might be for me also. That makes the back up camera pretty useless for backing or of the driveway.

So tell me about the work around. We are both aircraft/avionics technicians and i have done a bit hacking with android devices. I am always up for a good challenge:p!

Drw
[Android Head-Units] comptechltd:
I don't have an Ouku but I think most of these units allow the backup cam to come on immediately. Mine is a Klyde and my backup cam comes on instantly or at least as soon as I start my truck and shift into reverse.

Steve
[Android Head-Units] shida:
Quick Bluetooth lite

Hello

Anyone can help me to found the above apk? Seems removed from Google market. I can't connect my bt elm 327

Thank you
[Android Head-Units] danrweaver:
work around

Can give me any info on the work around?

Thanks

Drw
[Android Head-Units] lucky 69:
hi all, hope people are still looking at this thread .i have one of these units works great.i went to update the unit from 4.2 to 4.4 .it flash fine .except for now the radio is in Chinese . i don't see the options or can read them to get it back to English.so can anyone can help.every thing seems to be working fine just no English .it's funny google and dvd ect.you can read in english just nothing else .i have downloaded it twice and flashed twice still the same .i got the update file from the same place i got the radio on ebay.i'm not sure if im missing language pack or what.i email the people but they have not got back yet trying to figure it out my self.i wasnt sure if i can do a hard reset to get it back to jellybean .but i can't remember how to do a hard reset .so please help.i'm know it has to be something easy .i hope thanks NEVER MIND I GOT IT.
[Android Head-Units] ScrewGoogle:
Try contacting the vendor you purchased the unit from, they may be able to help you.

Not sure why the forum insisted that I choose a different username than the one I already had here (BiliTheAxe), but I sure do hope that Google likes my new name.
[Android Head-Units] nzdreamer55:
Hello everyone. Newbie with a new radio looking for some help. I purchased the following

An android phone that I got on amazon.com (cannot post link yet, need 9 more posts)

Which is suppose to be a Pumpkin Android 4.4 Double Din 6.2 inch Capacitive HD Multi-touch Screen Car DVD Player Stereo In Dash GPS Navi Navigation Support 3G/Wifi/OBD2/Bluetooth/DVR/1080P/Air Play/SD/USB/AM/FM Radio/7 Color Panel Lights. It happens to have jellybean on it so I am contacting the mfg for a replacement, but while playing with it after connecting with my Samsung galaxy nexus running slim rom jellybean, I noticed that the radio does not display music information when I am playing music from my phone via bluetooth streaming to the radio. I can control the play/pause, forward and back, but no info is displayed. Do I need to install an app to get this info or should I contact the mfg?

Thanks for any light you can shine on this for me.

-S
[Android Head-Units] comptechltd:
Not sure but I think the radio you have is probably better represented in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2660662

As far as the bluetooth goes, I think what you are experiencing is normal behavior. Mine operates exactly the same way.

Steve
[Android Head-Units] nzdreamer55:
Thanks so much for the pointer. I think you are right that I posted in the wrong thread. But may I ask you, when you are playing music from your phone through bluetooth, you cannot see the artist info on the radiohead?
[Android Head-Units] comptechltd:
Nope, all it shows in last track pause/play and next track. Now with that being said, the IPOD interface shows all the track info as does the music interface which plays songs off of the SD card but no info display for bluetooth.

Steve
[Android Head-Units] smoke24:
can somone please give me a link to the latest update. I have an issue with the WIFI. iphone hot spot works perfect and also my house wifi , but with my android (kitkat) its another story. the ouko connects to the device but no data transfer. also in all the android devices I tried to connect to the system.

I thought maybe an update would help. my system is running 2.3.4
[Android Head-Units] copperspeed:
Window CE to Android 4.4

Hi All - I bought the follow Ouku from Ebay the other day and realized I would rather have an Android radio.

"VW Volkswagen 8" In Dash Car DVD Player Gps Stereo Audio Video Nav Bluetooth" : Please do a search on ebay beacuse I can't post links yet.

Can I remove Windows CE and swap it out with Android? If so, how do I accoplish that?
[Android Head-Units] WeAreNotAlone:
Unless the exact same model was sold with Android on it most likely such would not be possible unless you are a Android wizard. If the device was sold with android on it after finding the matching firmware flash file you'd flash the firmware to the device.

A while back when I was researching the various EBay radios I found the site for one manufacturer ( I think it was Ouku). It showing the various configurations they sold. My advice is running a search with the ID info of the device and hope you run across someone who has posted info you desire.

(This is a BIG reason people should always post the ID of devices.)

Another suggestion is to:

A: Contact the manufacturer.

B: Return, sell the device you currently have and purchase correct unit.
[Android Head-Units] WeAreNotAlone:
Re: NEVER MIND I GOT IT.

(Post edited problem has been fixed)

Whenever a problem is resolved you need to do a DETAILED FOLLOW UP.

Q:What kind of info do you put in detailed follow up?

A: Info YOU / someone searching would like to have.

*In cases of files are needed, upload files somewhere and link to them, or at the least post info that would allow someone to find and download any needed files.

.